In the white room, one can also see a spindle (the memory of which basically survives only in fairy tales) and pieces of linen hanging by the stove so that it is possible to compare the better quality linen (called ‘paceśne’) and poorer quality linen (called ‘zgrzebne’). The blanching of linen is worth discussing here. Huge rolls of linen were washed in a river with the help of flails. After that they were unrolled by a stream, splashed with water and dried in the sun – sometimes lining whole swathes of meadows that were sometimes watched over even at night. This was done on the largest scale in nearby Jabłonka, especially a part of it called ‘U Dzikich’. Also notable among the permanent furnishings are the oleo-prints, mainly on religious themes, which fill a large part of the wall. They used to be easily available and attracted attention with their vivid colours and fanciful design. They were present in every peasant's cottage replacing paintings on glass and becoming a permanent devotional and decorative element. The door to the right leads to a small alcove.
Paś-Filipek’s Cottage, White Room
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